A 48-inch ceiling fan downrod in matte black steel, designed to lower your fan to the ideal height in rooms with high or vaulted ceilings.
This downrod from Millennium Lighting's Ceiling Fan Downrods Collection is the simple fix for a fan that sits too close to the ceiling. The matte black finish has a modern, low-sheen look that disappears against dark ceilings or contrasts cleanly with white ones, and the steel construction keeps it rigid and wobble-free. It's slope-compatible, so it works on angled ceilings too.
Best for
- Living rooms and great rooms with ceilings 10 ft or higher, where a standard fan mount leaves the blades too high to move air effectively
- Bedrooms with vaulted or cathedral ceilings that need a longer drop for proper airflow
- Dining rooms and kitchens where you want the fan lowered to a comfortable, functional height
- Sloped ceilings - this downrod is rated slope compatible
Not ideal for
- Standard 8 ft ceilings - a 48-inch downrod will hang the fan too low for safe clearance
- Fans that require a specific proprietary downrod diameter - check your fan's compatibility before ordering
Style and finish
Matte black is a flat, non-reflective finish that reads modern and industrial. It works especially well with contemporary, farmhouse, and industrial fan designs and pairs with black or dark-toned hardware.
Materials and care
Constructed from steel for strength and stability. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could scratch the matte finish. Care instructions not specified by manufacturer beyond standard maintenance.
Sizing and fit
Overall dimensions: 48 in long x 0.5 in wide x 0.5 in high. Downrod dimensions: 48 in long x 0.5 in wide. Item weight: 1.595 lbs. This length is intended for ceilings roughly 10-12 ft high; always verify your fan's required downrod diameter and your ceiling height before installing.
Specifications
- Part of the Ceiling Fan Downrods Collection
- Finish: Matte Black
- Material: Steel
- Style: Traditional
- Shape: Linear
- Slope Compatible: Yes
- Location Rating: Damp
- Proposition 65 Required: Yes
- CA Prop 65 Warning: CALIFORNIA WARNING: Can expose you to lead and lead compounds, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Warranty: 1 year-limited manufacturer's warranty
- For Use in Bedroom: Yes
- For Use in Dining Rooms: Yes
- For Use in Kitchens: Yes
- For Use in Living Rooms: Yes
- Downrod Included: Yes
- Hardware Included: Yes
- Small Parcel: Small Parcel
- PFAS Compliant: Yes
Frequently asked
What is it made of? Steel with a matte black finish.
Where in the home does this work best? Bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and living rooms - anywhere a ceiling fan needs to be lowered for better airflow.
How is it mounted or assembled? It installs between the fan and the ceiling mount; hardware is included. Assembly required.
What's the warranty? 1 year-limited manufacturer's warranty.
Will this work on a sloped ceiling? Yes, it is slope compatible.
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